Coffee is such an important part of so many of our lives, and many of us just have to have our morning fix in order to be able to function. Coffee is a global drink: its origins are varied, and the different preparations made with coffee all over the world are incredible. In partnership with Coffee in My Veins.
Month: March 2017
How New Technologies Impact Coffee Equipments? (Part 2)
Barista Drive System (BDS) from La Cimbali – Bluetooth communication This tool implemented by La Cimbali in some of their machines and grinders allows facilitating the non-experimented barista work. Using Bluetooth connection, the professional espresso machine and the grinder(s) are able to modify the grinder(s) parameters in order to keep the initial settings for the “perfect cup”, let say 25ml
Exploring Coffee Shop Culture in Russia
Russia is a country more frequently associated with a tea drinking culture which dates back hundreds of years. While the hot drinks market in Russia is still dominated by tea, the consumption of coffee is one the rise, with the consumption of fresh coffee being the main driver (ICO, 2015). The coffee market was valued at around $2.5 billion in 2014 compared to around $4 billion for tea (USDA 2014).
‘Specialty coffee is new in Russia; until just 20 years ago, any form of coffee had been considered a luxury reserved for the elite and was far beyond the reach of average consumers. Today, half of all coffee consumed is still soluble (instant) coffee, making it one of the biggest markets for Nescafe in the world. The other half of is a hodgepodge of commodity and specialty coffee’ [Sign in to continue]
Mr José Dauster Sette: New ICO Executive Director
The International Coffee Council met in London at the headquarters of the International Coffee Organization from 13 to 17 March 2017 and decided by consensus to appoint Mr José Dauster Sette as Executive Director of the International Coffee Organization for a five-year term.
How New Technologies Impact Coffee Equipments? (Part 1)
I am not a «geek» or maybe a « coffeegeek » interested on coffee and how to prepare the best final product based on coffee. As an AST (Authorized SCAE Trainer) for Brewing, Barista and soon Roasting modules, I am very interested on how will new technologies impact the Barista or Roaster work. Let have a look to some of the innovations
SCA, The Coffee Community: Working Together
Some Coffee Festivals in 2017
Coffee lovers will be delighted this year, as there are many coffee festivals and exhibitions coming up in 2017. In the infographic created by Market Inspector, you can a list of coffee festivals happening all over the world, so there’s something for everyone. Some of these fests are open to the coffee and tea industry professionals. The other festivals also
Why the Wait…
Having a queue in your coffee shop or café is a beautiful thing to behold, but according to the latest research, if you have more than six guests waiting, then people are deterred from standing in line. There is another six that matters, and that’s waiting more than six minutes, where you perceive the queue is too slow. When you